The betting favorite for the 2014 World Cup has changed ahead of the semifinals.
Netherlands keeper Tim Krul talked trash, stalked the goal line and wound up blocking two penalties as the Netherlands claimed a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica.
Argentina's World Cup win over Belgium on Saturday set up the potential for a historic showdown between Argentina and Brazil.
Colombian newspapers featured creative front pages on Saturday, the day after the national team lost to Brazil in the World Cup.
Brazil must trudge on without Neymar, while Germany looks like the most complete team in the tournament.
Employing his signature touch, blazing footwork and unparalleled balance, the Argentina forward couldn't be stopped.
An early goal from Gonzalo Higuaín gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Belgium in their 2014 World Cup quarterfinal.
Alejandro Sabella recovered nicely though.
The Barcelona striker will miss the rest of the World Cup, and Brazil next squares off against a formidable German side in the semifinals.
Brazil’s striker suffered a fractured vertebra and will require four weeks to recover, the team’s doctor reportedly said.
Brazil may be without Neymar for the semifinal match with Germany.
Brazil held on to beat Colombia 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup.
David Luiz scored a memorable free kick in the World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and Colombia.
Brazil will sorely miss star midfielder Luiz Gonzalez during its Friday-afternoon World Cup showdown against Colombia.
The history of the Brazil and Colombia soccer teams provides a lot of insight in advance of their Friday World Cup showdown.
Costa Rica will be seeking yet another famous upset in this World Cup when they take on the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.
An early header from Mats Hummels proved enough to hand Germany a 1-0 win over France.
Germany's lineup appeared to be relatively unaffected by the flu symptoms coach Joachim Low said could impact as many as seven of his team's players.
German coach Joachim Low said that the flu-like symptoms initially thought to be ailing several of his players were nothing more than "a slight cold," and the team's lineup reflected the downgrade by remaining strong.
Lionel Messi may need to continue his superb World Cup if Argentina are to get past Belgium in the quarterfinals.
Germany and France are set to meet in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup.
The last times these two countries met this deep in the World Cup was the 1986 semifinals.
World Cup: Seven German players are reportedly suffering from flu-like symptoms on the eve of the team's showdown with France.
Runners-up four years ago to Spain, manager Louis van Gaal’s side have come out blazing in Brazil.
Brazil are set for another tense all-South American battle when they take on Colombia in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Landon Donovan praised his former teammates' performance in Brazil but questioned coach Klinsmann's strategy against Belgium.
Shakira is just one of several musicians who will perform before the 2014 World Cup's final match.
Germany again faces a team with reason to seek revenge for events at the 1982 World Cup, when they take on France in the quarterfinals.
Brazil might not have an easy time against Colombia in the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals.
Neymar has Brazil three wins away from its sixth World Cup title. James Rodriguez has already helped Colombia exceed all expectations.
